This is it! The clay oven is finally finished. Today, we apply the final finish plaster. This is a thin exterior coating of plaster. Please note that this is an optional layer, but it was part of my design since the beginning.
You do have many different options for the plaster layer. I have chosen a manure plaster, as it is a plaster prized the world over by natural building groups. You could also make a fine cob plaster if you are squeemish about the manure.
Thanks for joining us on this build!
You can find all of the videos in our outdoor kitchen build on the following link. It includes how to lay a concrete-less foundation and a brick grill.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJf5xvt40NPZrhZhpIPQ4UDtpHK-cxsUH
Looking forward to seeing it in use! This project has been on our list for 2 years! Hoping to knock it out this winter :)
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We have been wanting one for just about as long! Once it was finished, we kind of just stood and looked at it because it was FINALLY here. :) Hope you get yours up soon.
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haha you have to do a first use video!
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It's so satisfying to have such a labor and time intensive project done! It's been interesting watching it come together. I'm betting you're going to enjoy some amazing meals in the future!
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We certainly hope so! Probably going to let it slow-dry for another week or so and then bake something good.
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Oh, man, that wait time must be difficult... but, worth it! I'll be looking forward to see what your inaugural choice is!
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When do we get to see you cooking in this outdoor kitchen? I am looking forward to seeing some fresh bread coming out of that oven!
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That is our big hope! We haven't wanted to heat up the house with a 500 degree oven, so we have been without bread for a good while. So soon!
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What's for dinner?
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Sourdough bread and crispy pizza. What else? :)
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No mask so no odor? How about after it heats up? or do you have to "season" your oven?
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It was fresh manure, so it smelled like that, but the smell of ruminant poop is a lot better than say human feces. I was able to smell it for the rest of the day, but I can't any more. We haven't fired it up, yet, as I am waiting for it to slowly dry (less cracking), but once it heats up, we will see!
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What a great job! I'm going to be following this closely to see if there are any tweaks needed as you begin your cooking journey.
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